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50 including Conclusions of the Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria (17 May 2014)


Conclusions of the Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria (17 May 2014)

Posted: 17 May 2014 10:41 AM PDT

PARIS, France, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria (17 May 2014) CONCLUSIONS The Heads of State of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, France, Niger and...

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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi, Kenya

Posted: 17 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States condemns today’s despicable terrorist attacks in the Gikoma market area of Nairobi, Kenya, that took the...

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Boko Haram and U.S. Counterterrorism Assistance to Nigeria

Posted: 17 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 14, 2014 “The kidnapping of hundreds of children by Boko Haram is an...

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UK Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Nairobi, Kenya

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Nairobi and offers his condolences to those affected. The Foreign Secretary,...

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President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President Park Geun-hye of Republic of Korea and entrepreneur Carlos Slim receive World Telecommunication and Information Society Award Broadband and ICTs for post-2015 Sustainable Development agenda

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ITU presented the World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to three eminent personalities: Mr Paul Kagame,...

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Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water visits Sweden

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 14-16 May, Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges is visiting Sweden with a delegation. The main...

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The First TICAD V Ministerial Meeting (Overview and Evaluation)

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Overview (1) A total of approximately 800 participants, with representatives from 52 African countries including 20 foreign...

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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Sentencing of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag in Sudan

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today in Sudan, Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag was sentenced to be flogged for adultery and to be hanged to death for apostasy because...

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Niger: People fleeing conflict in Nigeria continue to arrive in Diffa area

Posted: 16 May 2014 05:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The situation in north-eastern Nigeria is having a severe impact on neighbouring south-eastern Niger. Armed clashes are...

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Comoros must address past mercenaries’ impact on present human rights situation – UN experts

Posted: 16 May 2014 04:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ending a nine-day official visit to Comoros today, the Working Group on the use of mercenaries called upon the Government...

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Mali, Togo Share Good Practices on Diaspora Management

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Representatives of the Togolese Government have completed a three-day study visit to Mali to share information on good...

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Ethiopians Abroad Rally to Help Compatriots Expelled from Saudi Arabia

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ethiopian community in Finland has donated over EUR 7,700 towards IOM’s relief efforts to help destitute...

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Crisis-hit farmers receive seeds and tools in Central African Republic / FAO also providing longer-term assistance to rebuild livelihoods and increase resilience in conflict-stricken nation

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

ROME, Italy, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A major operation to distribute seeds and tools has been launched in the Central African Republic to support crisis-hit farming...

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Landmark Diaspora Affairs Bureau Launched in Ghana

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has welcomed the launch of a newly created Diaspora Affairs Bureau within Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

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Landmark Diaspora Affairs Bureau Launched in Ghana

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has welcomed the launch of a newly created Diaspora Affairs Bureau within Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

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U.S. Army Africa coordinates ADAPT program in Burkina Faso

Posted: 15 May 2014 11:41 PM PDT

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Recently, U.S. Army Africa coordinated instruction for Burkina Faso Armed Forces personnel with the third phase of...

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7th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the European Union Political and Security Committee, Brussels, 15 May 2014

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:40 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 15 May 2014, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the European Union Political and Security...

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U.S. Deeply Disturbed by Court Ruling in Sudan Apostasy Case

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:10 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 15, 2014 We are deeply...

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Canada Appalled by Death Sentence Handed to Sudanese Woman

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:10 PM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada is shocked...

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UK Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

Posted: 15 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human...

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Statement by Mr. Said Djinnit, High-Level Representative of the UN Secretary-General to Nigeria Special Representative for West Africa

Posted: 15 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Statement by Mr. Said Djinnit I am concluding today a four day visit to Nigeria. My visit is as a follow up to a telephone...

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$12.9 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 14, 2014 financial assistance...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Tanzania

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On April 25, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Communities in north-central Katanga facing widespread violence

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Since December of last year, the security situation in the area where the Manono, Mitwaba, Malemba-Nkulu and Pweto...

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People with albinism: Pillay urges more protection after barbaric killing in Tanzania

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay called Thursday for increased protection for people with albinism, after...

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THE POPE TO NEW AMBASSADORS: ARMS TRADE AND FORCED MIGRATION CHALLENGE PEACE

Posted: 15 May 2014 06:40 AM PDT

VATICAN, Holy See, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — This morning Pope Francis received the credential letters of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See: Pierre Yves Fux,...

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South Sudan: Boosting aid effort to respond to alarming humanitarian situation

Posted: 15 May 2014 06:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The humanitarian situation in South Sudan, already dire, is set to deteriorate further with the arrival of the rainy...

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UNESCO – Education: The Democratic Republic of Congo in the spotlight

Posted: 15 May 2014 02:10 AM PDT

KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Matata Ponyo Mapon (https://www.primature.cd), was...

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Executive Order — Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE CONFLICT IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC By the authority...

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Executive Order — Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE CONFLICT IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC By the authority...

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In late 2012, armed groups began a rebellion that sparked a period of devastating instability, lawlessness, and anarchy in the...

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In late 2012, armed groups began a rebellion that sparked a period of devastating instability, lawlessness, and anarchy in the...

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Foreign direct investment in Sub Saharan Africa on the rise – Report

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ —  FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 4.7% in 2013 while it has declined in North Africa ...

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Foreign direct investment in Sub Saharan Africa on the rise – Report

Posted: 15 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ —  FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 4.7% in 2013 while it has declined in North Africa ...

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Egypt: Justice and reconciliation increasingly failing after second wave of mass death sentences

Posted: 15 May 2014 12:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A group of African and UN human rights experts* today called on the Egyptian authorities to bring its legal system into...

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Easing movement of goods and services within Africa is critical, says DHL

Posted: 15 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A key topic of discussion among global leaders at the 24th World Economic Forum on Africa was the need for free...

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U.S. Policy and Response to Recent Refugee Crises in Africa

Posted: 15 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks Simon Henshaw Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Ethiopian Community...

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ACTIVITIES OF SECRETARY-GENERAL IN SOUTH SUDAN, 6 MAY

Posted: 15 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Juba from Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 6 May. Soon after arrival, the...

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FCO Press Release: Egyptian Foreign Minister visits London

Posted: 14 May 2014 11:40 PM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Egyptian Foreign Minister meets Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister of State Hugh Robertson. Egyptian Foreign...

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AUC Chairperson arrives in Malawi ahead of May 20 Tripartite Elections

Posted: 14 May 2014 10:11 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, arrives in Blantyre, Malawi on...

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UNMISS WELCOMES THE SIGNATURE OF A PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SSDM/A AND THE GOVERNMENT

Posted: 14 May 2014 09:10 AM PDT

JUBA, South Sudan, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the signature of the agreement reached in Addis Ababa on 9 May...

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Message by Mr Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Signing of Agreement between H. E. Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of Republic of South Sudan, and Dr Riek Machar Teny, Former Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan

Posted: 14 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In response to the signing of agreement between H. E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, and Dr...

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Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General opens tomorrow in Addis Ababa

Posted: 14 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Meeting of STC on Justice and Legal Affairs (Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General, Ministers responsible for...

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Additional NOK 166 million for humanitarian assistance

Posted: 14 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

OSLO, Norway, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘The need for humanitarian assistance is greater in 2014 than ever before. In the revised national budget, the Government...

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Joint Meeting: EU Political and Security Committee and African Union Peace and Security Commission

Posted: 14 May 2014 05:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — EU Political and Security Committee and African Union Peace and Security Commission Thursday, 15 May 2014 Justus...

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Commissioner Piebalgs visits Mali on anniversary of donor conference to launch new projects

Posted: 14 May 2014 04:10 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — One year after the Donors’ Conference for Mali that was held in Brussels on 15 May 2013 and raised 3.3...

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FCO Press Release: Kenya Travel Advice Update

Posted: 14 May 2014 04:10 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FCO advises against all but essential travel to Mombasa Island and the surrounding area. The FCO has changed its travel...

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NOK 10 million to girls’ education in northern Nigeria

Posted: 14 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

OSLO, Norway, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘Boko Haram’s kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls is an unacceptable attack on girls’ right to education....

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UN Committee marks one month since abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, urging their release, warning of consequences

Posted: 14 May 2014 01:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Wednesday firmly condemned the acts of violence against...

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UN Committee marks one month since abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, urging their release, warning of consequences

Posted: 14 May 2014 01:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Wednesday firmly condemned the acts of violence against...

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